• Economic, cultural, political basis for each region of Texas EAST TEXAS- rural and biracial Even though there was civil right legislation much segregation still existed. Wealth was based off of real estate, construction, and retail merchandising. Political, social, and cultural activities were based off of fundamentalist Protestantism. GULF COAST- Due to Spindletop the Gulf Coast has continued continuous growth. One of the most important shipping centers in the nation. Economy is supported by the sale of raw materials. Attracts heavy immigration from the Americas and Asia. SOUTH TEXAS-SOUTHWEST TEXAS- bicultural- Mexican American and Roman catholic Economy depends on agriculture GERMAN HILL COUNTRY- European culture and flavor Socailly and politically conservative WEST TEXAS-THE PANHANDLE-NORTH TEXAS-CENTRAL TEXAS-• pro-union/pro-secession -- statehood • role of KKK in Texas- First organized in the 1860’s, reborn in the 1920’s, saw themselves as patriotic and Christian

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